Get That Love
Thompson Twins
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I gave up on lovin' a long long time ago Ooh yeah I had myself believing I'd rather be on my own If you're pickin' and choosin' Yeah playin' it cool Well ya wind up losin' I'm no fool I won't give up on loving No I won't give up on love Get that love-I won't let that love Escape me once again I'm gonna get that love and make it mine You know that hearts and flowers never Meant that much to me But telling lies, lies, lies to myself will never set me free If you're pickin' and choosin' Yeah playin' it cool Well ya wind up losin' I'm no fool I won't give up on loving No I won't give up on love Get that love-I won't let that love Escape me once again I'm gonna get that love and make it mine You know you can build any fortress, any that you choose Then later discover the prisoner, the prisoner is you If you're pickin' and choosin' Yeah playin' it cool Well ya wind up losin' I'm no fool I won't give up on loving No I won't give up on love Get that love-I won't let that love Escape me once again I'm gonna get that love and make it mine
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Written by: ALANNAH JOY CURRIE, TOM BAILEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Get That Love" was released in February 1987 as the first single from the seventh studio album by British pop band, Thompson Twins.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of the album "Close to The Bone" which was released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and No. 66 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating the band's continued popularity in the United States.
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Music VideoIts music video featured the band members as spies/superheroes.
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GenreThe track has been classified as Synthpop, which is a subgenre of new wave music that became popular in the late 1970s.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by Rupert Hine and Tom Bailey, the lead member of the Thompson Twins, both known for their work in the pop and new wave genre.
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Transition PointThe album "Close to the Bone", featuring "Get That Love", marked the reduction of the Thompson Twins to a duo, with Alannah Currie and Tom Bailey remaining as the two constant members.
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Continuation of SuccessThe album's release followed the success of "Here's to Future Days", solidifying the Thompson Twins' place in the 80s music scene.
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Band MembersDespite the name, the Thompson Twins are neither twins nor do they have anyone named Thompson in the band. By the release of "Get That Love", members Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie were the face of the band, creating a classic 80s pop sound with their upbeat Synthpop style.
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Distinct 80s Pop Feel"Get That Love" encompasses the staple 80s Synthpop sound with its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and catchy lyrics, offering a sense of nostalgia to those familiar with the genre.
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